Beach entertainers, Hastings, Victorian period

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Beach entertainers, Hastings, Victorian period

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Entertainers Hastings Performers Pierrots

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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and feast your eyes on this snapshot of Beach Entertainers in the Victorian seaside town of Hastings, England. Dating back to the early Edwardian period, around 1905, this vintage photograph offers a glimpse into the past, when the seaside was a popular destination for relaxation and entertainment. The image showcases a group of Pierrots, a type of comic entertainer who originated in Italy and became a staple of British seaside entertainment during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dressed in colorful, striped costumes and exaggerated makeup, these performers brought joy and laughter to the masses. The scene is set on the sandy beach, with the iconic Hastings Pier and its ornate Victorian pavilion in the background. The entertainers are gathered around a large, ornate lantern slide projector, preparing to entertain the crowd. The lantern slide, an early form of visual projection, would have projected images onto a white screen, creating a magical and mesmerizing experience for the audience. The atmosphere is lively and festive, with children and adults alike gathered around the performers, eagerly anticipating the show. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, adding to the sense of nostalgia and wonder. This photograph, from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is a beautiful reminder of the rich history of seaside entertainment and the joy it brought to people during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It transports us back in time, allowing us to experience a moment of history and appreciate the simple pleasures of a bygone era.

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